Reptiles and Amphibians of Boy Scout Camp Linwood-Hayne: Results from an Undergraduate-Initiated Three Year Opportunistic Inventory

Authors

Thomas M. LuhringFollow

Abstract

An inventory of the reptiles and amphibians of Boy Scout Camp Linwood-Hayne, Richmond County, Georgia, was compiled over a period of three years (2003-2005). Interpretation of range maps indicated that a total of 102 species could possibly occur on the property. State records indicate that a total of 98 species are docu­mented in Richmond County. Sixty-two species were recorded from a combination of passive sampling traps, hand-captures, sightings, egg masses, and vocalizations. This study demonstrates that student-led opportunistic surveys can be successful and cost effective vehicles for creating baseline inventories of small areas.

Recommended Citation

Luhring, Thomas M. (2007) "Reptiles and Amphibians of Boy Scout Camp Linwood-Hayne: Results from an Undergraduate-Initiated Three Year Opportunistic Inventory," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 65, No. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol65/iss2/1